
Claire Crick
Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia.
After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off.
She’s interviewed everyone from June Brown — AKA Dot Cotton — to Michelle Keegan, swapped cooking tips with baking legend Mary Berry backstage at the NTAs, and danced the night away with soap stars at countless awards bashes. There’s not a lot she doesn’t know about soaps and TV and can be very handy when a soapy question comes up in a pub quiz!
As well as all things soap-related, Claire also loves running, spa breaks, days out with her kids, and getting lost in a good book.
Latest articles by Claire Crick

Horror in Emmerdale as desperate Mack gets a chilling visit from a very unwelcome character
By Claire Crick published
There's a new face in Emmerdale - and he's here to cause as much trouble as possible.

Squid Game season 3: how to watch, recaps, cast, trailer and everything we know about the final installment
By Claire Crick last updated
Squid Game season 3 brings Netflix's global phenomenon to a close.

Netflix adds the most anticipated show of 2025 yet — and the final episode promises an explosive twist
By Claire Crick published
Netflix has added the long-anticipated final season of one of its biggest ever shows.

Call the Midwife movie: everything we know about the spin-off film
By Claire Crick published
The Call the Midwife movie will see the beloved TV series heading for the big screen!

Call the Midwife prequel: everything we know about the World War Two spin-off
By Claire Crick published
The Call the Midwife prequel will take fans back to life in Poplar during the Blitz.

BBC responds to shock reports Call the Midwife has been axed
By Claire Crick published
The BBC has released an official statement following reports that the beloved show is to end.

The Scarecrows’ Wedding: cast, plot and everything we know
By Claire Crick published
The Scarecrows’ Wedding is the latest festive animation by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffer.

Gladiators 2026: hosts, gladiators, events and everything we know
By Claire Crick published
Gladiators 2026 is on the way, with the new series promising to be bigger and better than ever!

I'm addicted to this record-breaking family show — and it's back with a new series and huge announcement
By Claire Crick published
Gladiators is back for a third series, but that's not the only good news for fans.

Emmerdale killer John strikes again as victim Robert lies dead in his van?
By Claire Crick published
Emmerdale's John has been targeting Robert ever since he returned to the village, and soon their game of cat and mouse takes a shocking turn.

EastEnders 'confirms' shocking fan theory with blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment — did you spot it?
By Claire Crick published
EastEnders seems to have confirmed a shocking twist that will change everything.

Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace season 7 — next episode, hosts, episodes and everything we know
By Claire Crick last updated
Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace season 7 sees Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell return to reunite more lost relatives.

Netflix adds drama that could be as big as Virgin River — and shockingly, it's inspired by true events
By Claire Crick published
There's new drama on Netflix that is set to rival some of the streaming site's biggest and best-loved shows.

The Survivors episode 2 recap: Verity is terrified after finding something sinister on the beach - but what is it?
By Claire Crick published
The Survivors episode 2 sees more secrets and lies revealed as the police close in on their main suspect for Bronte's murder.

The best period dramas on Netflix to watch now
By Claire Crick, Christina Izzo last updated
Add the best period dramas on Netflix to your watch list, from groovy 60s-set series like Queen's Gambit to beloved Regency-era movies like Pride & Prejudice

Prime Video adds psychological thriller series based on bestselling horror book: I think it will keep me awake at night!
By Claire Crick published
Prime Video has added a new thriller that is set to become everyone's new summer TV addiction.

Apple TV Plus has one of the best period dramas I've watched — and now the second season is finally here
By Claire Crick published
The Buccaneers season 2 has landed on Apple TV Plus, meaning we can finally find out what happens after that season 1 twist.

Prime Video has the best crime thriller series I've seen this year — but the ending shocked me
By Claire Crick published
Prime Video's eight-part thriller didn't end the way I thought it would!

EastEnders dropped from BBC iPlayer — here's why the soap has vanished
By Claire Crick published
EastEnders isn't currently on iPlayer - here is everything you need to know.

Emmerdale killer John finally exposed when he kills half-brother Robert?
By Claire Crick published
Emmerdale's Robert is back in the village and lining himself up as John's next target
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Emmerdale's Robert unearths truth that killer John isn't even his brother?
By Claire Crick published
Emmerdale's Ryan Hawley has hinted that John might not be related to Robert after all...

The Better Sister ending explained: who killed Adam and who else ends up dead?
By Claire Crick published
The Better Sister ending sees Adam's killer revealed — but he isn't the only one who is dead by the end of the series.

The Better Sister episode 7 recap: Nicky's in the frame for murder after Adam's dark past is revealed
By Claire Crick published
The Better Sister episode 7 sees another sickening family lie emerge that leads to a shocking confession from Nicky.
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